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Athens to Gjirokastër Bus

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Athens to Gjirokastër Route Summary

Athens to Gjirokastër bus is a popular way of travelling between Greece and Albania.There are up to 3 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Athens bus station at 08:00h, arriving at Gjirokastër bus station at 16:00h the same day. While latest bus departs at 19:00h, arriving at 02:30h the following day.
Departure station and country AthensGreece
Arrival station and country Gjirokastër, Albania
Travel Distance 502 km
Average Trip Duration 07h 30min
Total Departures 3
Popular Operators Top Lines
Lowest Price €40
Transportation Options Bus

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Getting from Athens and Gjirokastër by bus

The shortest travel distance between Athens and Gjirokastër is 502 km. The fastest bus which departs at 18:30 has a travel time of 07:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 08:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: toilet and seat belts. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Gjirokastër earlier, there are 2 night buses from Athens to Gjirokastër. The overnight buses depart between 18:30 and 19:00 and arrive between 01:30 and 02:30 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Gjirokastër:
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Bus companies operating the Athens to Gjirokastër route

Top Lines is the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 2 times by travelers. Here you can see their average rating.

7.5 Top Lines

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Athens or Gjirokastër bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
Athens
You can see information about the departure station and stops Athens here.

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €40 (One-Way) or €80 (Return).

Travel reviews for Athens to Gjirokastër bus

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Other popular destinations from Gjirokastër

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Gjirokastër, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:


Frequently asked questions

The distance between these two places is a total of 502 km.

The average travel time between the stations is 07:30 hours.

The prices of a bus ticket from Athens to Gjirokastër ranges from €40 to €40.

The average number of daily departures is 3. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

There are 3 from Athens to Gjirokastër. Keep in mind the number of direct buses can vary.

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

To travel from Athens to Gjirokastër by bus, select your preferred departure time and book your ticket on our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available for you.

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses traveling between your chosen stations.

The earliest is at 08:00 and the latest is at 19:00.

No, you don't have to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus dirver, but keep track of your phone battery.

To have all the information in the palm of your hand download our mobile app for free!

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